see above

 

 

Climate Action Network Europe is looking for a

Senior Production & Consumption Coordinator (m/f/x)

(Full-time, 1 year, Brussels)

 

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe's largest coalition working on climate and energy issues. With over 200member organisations in more than 40 European countries – representing over 44 million citizens - CAN Europe works to prevent dangerous climate change and promote sustainable climate and energy policy in Europe.

 

We're currently seeking a committed and motivated individual with demonstrated experience in leading policy-monitoring and position-building strategies on Production and Consumption and to work on various files such as the 2040 climate target, the industrial emissions directive and ecodesign of sustainable products regulation, also on EU elections and their follow-up. The individual will line manage the Production and Consumption team and contribute to its work, as a Senior Production & Consumption Coordinator under the supervision of the Director. The position is full-time or 4/5ths with a preference for a candidate based in Brussels, with teleworking possible.

 

Required skills and experiences:

 

• University degree or equivalent qualification preferably in political sciences or any other relevant field;
• At least 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in relevant or similar positions, and preferably including experience in leading a team;
• In-depth knowledge of EU institutions and policy process relating to climate and energy, including concrete experience regarding industry-related policy processes;
• Excellent level of written and spoken English;
• Outstanding strategic communication and networking skills;
• High level of motivation and ability to coordinate the achievement of complex objectives within deadlines;
• Ability to put in place practices and processes that enable the integration and convergence of a wide range of different objectives and positions.

 

Other desirable qualities:

• Demonstrated alignment with the mission, the modes of action, and the values of CAN Europe;
• Experience of working with a network of NGOs
• Working knowledge of industrial or industry-related policies;
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team as part of a global secretariat’s wider team, implementing the strategy of a large membership organisation in order to influence complex political processes involving numerous stakeholders

 

Job contents:

 

This position will focus on leading the Production and Consumption team, providing strategic guidance and support, content contributions, and representing the team within CAN Europe and externally. 

Tasks will include:

• the management of the Production & Consumption team;
• monitoring policy process regarding industrial transformation and consumption elements such as demand-side management;
• the coordination of network positions and strategies;
• representation and outreach;
• contributing to fundraising efforts and reporting activities;
• supporting the broader secretariat of CAN Europe in its overall policy contributions and activities.

 

With this opportunity, we offer:

 

A one-year contract with flexible working hours and the possibility of teleworking.

This position is preferably based in Brussels but it is also open to applicants from the European Union or those already in possession of a residence and a work permit. We are not considering sponsoring visas this time. 

Remuneration is based on our Belgian salary grid and adapted to the cost of living on location.

If the position is based at our head office in Brussels, we will offer a Belgian 1 year contract with an expected salary of between 4.350,00 € and 5.430,00 € gross/month depending on the relevant years of experience (from 5 to 20 years) and subject to Belgian tax; Meal vouchers (7,00 €/day); transport costs; eco-vouchers (250,00 €/year); sport and culture vouchers (100,00 €/year), phone allowance (39,00 €/month); work computer.

In other cases, it will be a consultancy contract or an employment contract, depending on opportunities on location, with a remuneration based on our Belgian salary grid, adapted to the local cost of living.

 

More about us:

 

We are an open and inclusive, multicultural, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

 

How to apply

 

Please send an email with your CV and a Motivation letter explaining how you fit the job profile for this specific position, both written in English, to: jobs@caneurope.org. Important: Subject line must be "Senior Production & Consumption Coordinator".

 

Interviews will be conducted in English and the second round includes a written task.

 

Closing date for applications: 18th of April 2024.

 

• First round of interviews between the 22nd and the 26th of April 2024 (online) 
• Second round of interviews between the 29th of April and the 3rd of May  (online)

 

The expected start date is flexible but as soon as possible.

 

This position was first advertised on 29th of March 2024. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date has passed.

 

Contact

 

For any questions in relation to this position, please contact Winfried HOKE, winfried.hoke@caneurope.org

 

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a content strategy aligned with the overall communications strategy.
• Implement testing across all external communications channels and facilitate a process of continuous improvement based on insights gained from testing.
• Assist in the planning and execution of campaigns, including content creation, dissemination, and monitoring.
• Execute Search for Common Ground’s email strategy in Europe to keep supporters informed, including drafting content.
• Create social media assets to highlight events and reports, such as quote cards, factoids, infographics, and video slideshows.
• Provide support to the Communications team in various general tasks, including writing, translating texts, proofreading, and handling administrative functions related to communications activities.

Competency Behavior Indicators (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Engages and communicates effectively across functions and across teams.
• Participates in external meetings.
• Builds relationships and engages effectively with collaborators.
• Uses resiliency and exhibits flexibility and adaptability to changing tasks and team priorities.
• With oversight by the supervisor, writes technical sections for team documents, briefing materials, and presentations.
• Works across functions from a multicultural perspective that reflects consideration of other cultures, other viewpoints, and other ways of doing things.
• Sensitively recognizes ethical situations.
• Focuses on the key objectives of a task or project.
• Creates accurate, organized, and timely work.
• Is resourceful with time management and technology to prioritize tasks with limited supervision.
• Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or any related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, social media management, and communication strategy development.
• Strong analytical skills to transform data into compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools and video editing software.
• Outstanding written and spoken English and French.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external partners.

Working Conditions

Usual office environment in Brussels. Search for Common Ground Belgium currently has a policy requiring at least 2 days per week of presence in the office. 

Salary and Contract

The salary range for this position would be between 3.205 - 3.700 EU R gross per month, based on relevant experience, with standard benefits: 22 days of annual leave, end-of-year office closure, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (Eur 7,- per worked day), life insurance, hospitalization, dental and ambulatory health insurances, disability insurance, contribution to mobile phone use, transport allocation, home office allowance and a contribution to a private pension fund.

Foreseen Start Date 

As soon as possible.

Application process

The deadline for applications is 14 April 2024. Submit your CV and motivation letter through our Application System Lever. 

Please note that we are unfortunately only able to consider applicants who hold the right to live and work in Belgium. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. 

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.  

Search for Common Ground is an international peacebuilding NGO with activities in 30 conflict-affected countries across the globe and headquarters in Belgium and the USA. We are dedicated to transforming violent conflict into peace and stability, enabling communities to thrive.

We are looking for a motivated and proactive new colleague to join our Brussels-based team. In coordination with the Manager Press and Communications and other team members of the Communications Department, this position is responsible for conceptualizing, writing, editing, and publishing appropriate and engaging content that sustains readers’ curiosity, creates a buzz around Search for Common Ground, and caters to a variety of audiences. 

Team Summary

The Global Communications Team raises awareness, increasing the visibility of peacebuilding and positions Search for Common Ground as a leading partner in transforming violent conflict. Collaboration between global and country teams is essential for achieving Search for Common Ground's goal of amplifying influence by 2028. Key responsibilities of the communication team include managing external messaging and activities to advance Search for Common Ground's mission, maintaining accurate public information, overseeing media engagement and crisis response, and maximizing awareness through earned media opportunities. 

 

 

see above

 

Climate Action Network Europe is looking for a

Fundraising Coordinator

(m/f/x, based in Belgium)

 

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe's largest coalition working on climate and energy issues. With over 200 member organisations in more than 40 European countries – representing over 40 million citizens - CAN Europe works to prevent dangerous climate change and promote sustainable climate and energy policy in Europe.

 

We're currently seeking a committed and motivated individual with demonstrated experience in fundraising to work with us on fundraising strategy development & implementation; partnership building; fundraising and reporting (coordination) for the Secretariat and other processes relating to supporting and framing the operations with CAN Europe. The position is full-time or 4/5ths, while being based in Belgium and working from our offices in Brussels, with teleworking authorised.

 

Required skills and experiences:

 

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in fundraising, donor management or in a related role;
• In-depth knowledge of the philanthropic and institutional funding landscape for Europe (including EU funding programmes and foundations funding European NGOs),
• Excellent level of written and spoken English, with good proofreading ability;
• Outstanding communication and networking skills; proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally;
• Experience in creative proposal writing combined with the ability to structure impacts, outcomes and outputs (chain of results);
• Understanding of NGO finances and budget: comfortable enough with figures to manipulate, present and negotiate budgets;
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving and strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask, coordinate multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines;
• High level of motivation and initiative and ability to motivate colleagues toward a common goal;
• Ability to put in place practices and processes that enable the integration and convergence of a wide range of different objectives and positions.
• Demonstrated alignment with the mission, the modes of action, and the values of CAN Europe.

 

Other desirable qualities:

 

• Experience of working with a network of NGOs in the climate, energy, and development fields;
• Working knowledge of application and reporting processes to EU funding programmes (e.g. the LIFE programme);
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with trusts and foundations;
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and finish projects with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders within several overlapping processes;
• Knowledge of EU institutions and processes and good understanding of CAN Europe’s missions and goals.

 

Job contents:

 

• This position will focus on maintaining and continuing existing streams of funding and on conceptualising and establishing new opportunities for funding and building on the capacity of our CAN Europe network (see job description). 
• Tasks will include the tasks listed in the job descriptions (including fundraising strategy development & implementation; partnership building; fundraising and reporting coordination for the Secretariat).

 

With this opportunity, we offer:

 

An open-ended contract with flexible working hours and the possibility of teleworking.

 

This position is based in Brussels but it is also open to applicants from the European Union or those already in possession of a residence and a work permit. We are not considering sponsoring visas this time. 

 

Remuneration is based on our Belgian salary grid. We will offer a Belgian open-ended contract with an expected salary of between 3.700,00 € and 3.900,00 € gross/month depending on the relevant years of experience  (5 to 9 years) and subject to Belgian tax; Meal vouchers (7,00 €/day); transport costs; eco-vouchers (250,00 €/year); sport and culture vouchers (100,00 €/year), phone allowance (39,00 €/month); and work computer.

 

More about us

 

We are an open and inclusive, multicultural, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

 

How to apply

 

Please send an email with your CV and a Motivation letter explaining how you fit the job profile for this specific position, both written in English, to: jobs@caneurope.org. Important: Subject line must be "Application: Fundraising Coordinator".

 

Interviews will be conducted in English. 

 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26 March 08:00 Brussels time. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE UNTIL Tuesday 09 APRIL 08.00 Brussels time

 

• First round of Interviews, most likely on Tue 02 April (online) 
• Second round of interviews in the week of 08 April (online)
• A written test will be requested between both rounds.

 

The expected start date is flexible but should be as soon as possible thereafter.

 

This position was first advertised on the 5th of March 2024. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date has passed.

 

Contact

For any questions in relation to this position, please contact Winfried Hoke,  winfried.hoke@caneurope.org.

 

• 3-5 years of work experience in fundraising, co-financing and grant writing; with specific experience in EU grants, foundations, and government sources;
• 3 years’ experience in project management, and understanding of planning, monitoring, and reporting;
• Relevant knowledge of funding environment in Belgium, the EU, and within Europe;
• Experience and knowledge of budget planning and financial reporting;
• Capacity to work independently and within a team – according to an established work-plan, as well as taking initiatives proactively when required;
• Good knowledge and understanding of social justice and international development issues;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, discretion, and tact;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and working knowledge of French, or another European language an asset.
• You understand, and are committed to the mission and values of CIDSE;
• You have good team-working skills and the ability to work in an international, multi-cultural NGO environment;
• You are a good multi-tasker and results oriented with a professional attitude;
• You have proven computer skills (knowledge of database an asset) and are available to travel.
• You have a valid EU work permit and are resident in Belgium. 

This position is 80% and permanent.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Operations and Communications Manager, and in direct collaboration with the rest of the team, you:

• Contribute directly to the development and ensure regular updates of the external funding strategy, in line with the Strategic framework, operational plan and related work-plans and priorities of CIDSE;
• Manage existing external grants and projects, including reporting and donor relations where necessary;
• Are responsible for scanning the funding environment to identify new funding opportunities, developing and drafting proposals and grant applications, as well as reporting on external funding received through various sources;
• Support your colleagues in developing their own capacity with regards to external funding, proposal development, and reporting and monitoring of funded projects;
• Explore and propose opportunities for joint funding initiatives within the CIDSE network and with allies;
• Coordinate internal efforts in the team and among the membership with regards to external funding opportunities.

For more information, please visit our website: www.cidse.org

Please send your CV and cover letter by 12 April 2024 COB to: recruitment@cidse.org.
Interviews will likely be held in the week of 22 April 2024.